{"id":6911,"date":"2025-03-27T10:08:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T10:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polekol.org\/2025\/03\/27\/the-scientific-communitys-appeal-for-the-preservation-of-the-studenica-river-was-supported-by-more-than-200-scientists\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T09:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T09:00:46","slug":"the-scientific-communitys-appeal-for-the-preservation-of-the-studenica-river-was-supported-by-more-than-200-scientists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/polekol.org\/en\/2025\/03\/27\/the-scientific-communitys-appeal-for-the-preservation-of-the-studenica-river-was-supported-by-more-than-200-scientists\/","title":{"rendered":"The scientific community’s appeal for the preservation of the Studenica River was supported by more than 200 scientists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We, the undersigned scientists, hereby express our deep concern and strong opposition to the planned construction of the mini-hydroelectric power plant (MHP) “Studenica S4 – Gradina” on the Studenica River, in the city of Kraljevo, and we provide full support to the demands of citizens and their associations, and especially the citizens of Usce, for the suspension of all activities for the construction of the MHP in question, the prohibition of its construction, and the protection of the entire course of the Studenica River and its gorge.<\/h2>\n\n

Damming and submerging part of the Studenica Gorge would cause permanent and irreversible harmful consequences for the Golija Nature Park and the overall ecosystems, which include a large number of rare, relict, protected, strictly protected and endemic species of plants and animals, making this area a unique refuge for flora and fauna of global importance.<\/p>\n\n

Studenica is the fundamental value and lifeblood of the ecosystem of the mountain ranges of Golija, \u010cemerno and Rado\u010del, which is why it is included in the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere program as the Golija – Studenica Biosphere Reserve.<\/p>\n\n

The construction of the Studenica S4 – Gradina mini-hydroelectric power plant, as well as possible other interventions along the entire course of the Studenica River, would represent a disruptive factor, not only in the part of the gorge intended for submergence, but also in the entire basin and a serious risk to the ecological and landscape values \u200b\u200bof the Golija Nature Reserve and the Golija – Studenica Nature Reserve.<\/p>\n\n

The area planned for the construction of the Studenica S4 – Gradina HPP, according to the CORINE land database, is characterized by exceptional biological diversity. Here, agricultural areas alternate with natural elements such as groves and forests rich in endangered and rare plant species. <\/p>\n\n

Although mini-hydropower plants are often presented to the public as an environmentally friendly source of energy, their construction has serious consequences for nature – they disrupt the water regime, threaten biodiversity, and change the natural dynamics of rivers. <\/p>\n\n

Water is not only a source of energy, but, above all, a source of life and a key factor in preserving the natural balance. Its movement ensures the transport of nutrients, creates necessary habitats and enables the survival of many plant and animal species and humans. Any change in the watercourse, especially caused by the construction of a 30m high and 100m wide dam, will certainly have far-reaching negative consequences for the river, its basin and the protected area through which it flows almost its entire course. <\/p>\n\n

Disruption of this natural cycle can lead to habitat loss and disruption of ecological processes. In addition, additional damage is caused by the construction of access roads and associated infrastructure, which leads to deforestation, the drying out of wetlands, soil erosion, and the loss of natural cover. <\/p>\n\n

Serbia is a country with limited water resources. Unfortunately, many watercourses in hilly and mountainous areas, where most mini-hydropower plants are being built, are already seriously degraded precisely because of them. There are already six mini-hydropower plants in the Studenica basin, and a seventh is now planned, which further increases the pressure on this fragile ecosystem. Therefore, no further works and activities should be undertaken in the Studenica basin, gorge, valley and riverbed except those aimed at protection, scientific research purposes, sports, recreation and renaturalization – returning the damaged parts to a natural or close-to-natural state. <\/p>\n\n

We are convinced that this position of ours, together with the scientific, expert and popular initiative of the citizens of U\u0161\u0107e and Kraljevo and environmental associations, will contribute to stopping the unreasonable, unjustified and harmful project of building a small hydroelectric power plant on Studenica and to contributing to the permanent and effective protection of this entire area with natural and created values \u200b\u200bof world importance and to respecting the justified demands of the citizens of U\u0161\u0107e.<\/p>\n\n

We appeal to the authorities of the city of Kraljevo, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, UNESCO and IUCN to do everything within their jurisdiction to prevent the devastation of the Studenica River and to take measures to protect it and the natural wealth of this area. <\/p>\n\n

Scientific reasons against the construction of the small hydroelectric power plant “Studenica S4 – Gradina”<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Signatories:<\/h2>\n\n
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  1. Dr. Predrag Simonovi\u0107, full professor and scientific advisor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Dr. Nada \u0106osi\u0107, research associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Dr Bogdan Jovanovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Dr. Jelka Crnobrnja-Isailovi\u0107, full professor of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, University of Ni\u0161 and scientific advisor of the Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Vojislav Sokolovi\u0107, Research Intern, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Andrijana Mi\u0107anovi\u0107, B.Sc. biologist-researcher, Montenegrin Society of Ecologists <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Radmilo V. Pe\u0161i\u0107, retired full professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Marija Smederevac-Lali\u0107, scientific advisor, University of Belgrade – Institute for Multidisciplinary Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Jelena \u0110or\u0111evi\u0107 Aleksi\u0107, research associate, University of Belgrade – Institute for Multidisciplinary Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Milica Ja\u0107imovi\u0107, research associate, University of Belgrade – Institute for Multidisciplinary Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Dr. Tijana Velickovic, assistant professor and research associate, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Dr. Aleksandar Hegedi\u0161, Associate Professor and Scientific Advisor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, retired<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Dr. Tamara \u0106ulafi\u0107, research associate, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Dr. Avdul Adrovi\u0107, full professor, University of Tuzla. Tuzla <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Dr. Ana Mari\u0107, assistant professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Dr. Vladimir \u017diki\u0107, full professor, University of Ni\u0161, Faculty of Medical Sciences Ni\u0161.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Dr. Dalibor Stojanovi\u0107, senior research associate, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Dr. Katarina Stojanovi\u0107, assistant professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Dr. Dragana \u0110uri\u0107, museum advisor, Natural History Museum, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Jovan Kokotovi\u0107, curator trainee, Natural History Museum, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Marko \u0160\u0107iban, graduate biologist, Society for the Protection and Study of Birds of Serbia, Novi Sad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Dr. Dragana Cvetkovi\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. Dr Miodrag \u0110or\u0111evi\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Ni\u0161, Faculty of Science and Mathematics in Ni\u0161<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. Dr. Aleksandra Savi\u0107, museum advisor, Natural History Museum in Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. Scientific and Research Society of Biology and Ecology Students “Josif Pan\u010di\u0107”, Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  26. Dr. Dragana Jerinki\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  27. Slobodan Markovi\u0107, master ecologist, Society for the Protection and Study of Birds of Serbia, Novi Sad. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  28. Dr. Marko Mir\u010d, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  29. Marija Dabi\u0107 Mir\u010d, Master of Science in Ecology, Fifth Belgrade Gymnasium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  30. Miljana Mom\u010dilovi\u0107, scientific advisor at the Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  31. Dr. Marina Radovanovi\u0107, research associate at the Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” of the University of Belgrade, an Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  32. Dr Ana Teofilovi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  33. Aleksandra Popov Aleksandrov, scientific advisor at the Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  34. Milica Prvulovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  35. Dr Slobodan Davidovi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  36. Dr. Marija \u0110or\u0111evi\u0107, research associate at the Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  37. Strahinja \u0110uri\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  38. Nina Pokimica, Research Intern, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  39. Dr. Natasa Radulovi\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  40. Mirjana Janjanin, Research Intern, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  41. Stefan Markovi\u0107 Had\u017ei\u0107, Research Intern, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  42. Dr. Aleksandra Filipovi\u0107, research associate at the Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  43. Anica \u017divkovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  44. Dr. Jelena Blagojevi\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  45. Dr. Uro\u0161 Savkovi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  46. Dr. Vera Vidakovi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  47. Milica Manojlovi\u0107-Stojanoski, Ph.D., Scientific Advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  48. Dr. Maja Ajdukovi\u0107, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  49. Ana Radmilovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  50. Dr. Slavica Borkovi\u0107-Miti\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  51. Dr. Tijana Radovanovi\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  52. Dr. Jovana Petrovi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  53. Dr. Sanja Mijatovi\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  54. Maja Rakovi\u0107, PhD, Senior Research Associate, Department of Hydroecology and Water Protection, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  55. Dr. Aleksandar Uro\u0161evi\u0107, scientific advisor, Department of Evolutionary Biology, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  56. Dr. Marija Moji\u0107, Research Associate, Department of Immunology, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  57. Dr. Irena Hrib\u0161ek, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  58. Dr. Marija Mrdakovi\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  59. Milica Pajovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  60. Desanka Milanovi\u0107, PhD, senior research associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  61. Dr. Gordana Tovilovi\u0107 Kova\u010devi\u0107, senior research associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  62. Dr. Larisa Ilijin, Scientific Advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  63. Dr. Dajana Todorovi\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  64. Dr. Milena Jankovi\u0107-Tomani\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  65. Dr. Nevena Grdovi\u0107, Scientific Advisor of the Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of national importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  66. Milica \u0110or\u0111i\u0107, Research Intern, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  67. Dr. Katarina Zori\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  68. Dr. Darka \u0160e\u0161lija Jovanovi\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  69. Nata\u0161a Bari\u0161i\u0107 Klisari\u0107, Ph.D., senior research associate at the Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of national importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  70. Dr. Jelena Stankovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  71. Dr. Nikola Marinkovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  72. Dr. Jelena \u010canak Atlagi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  73. Dr Ana Ivanovi\u0107, full professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  74. Dr. Bojana Mi\u0107i\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  75. Dr. Tamara Karan \u017dnidar\u0161i\u010d, assistant professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  76. Dr. Milan Ple\u0107a\u0161, assistant professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  77. Aneta Sabovljevi\u0107, full professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  78. Dr Jovana Bila Dubaic, assistant professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  79. Dr. Miroslav \u017divi\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  80. Dr. Imre Krizmani\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  81. Dr. Martin Raspor, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  82. Isidora Markovi\u0107, Research Intern, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  83. An\u0111elija Gudelj, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  84. Snezana Vukoji\u010di\u0107, scientific advisor. Faculty of Biology, Belgrade. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  85. Dr. Aleksandra Nikoli\u0107 Koki\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  86. Mirko \u0160evi\u0107, research associate, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  87. Dr. Sa\u0161a Mari\u0107, full professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  88. Prof. Dr. \u017deljko Tomanovi\u0107, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology and Corresponding Member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  89. Prof. Dr. Vera Nikoli\u0107, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  90. Prof. Dr. Ivo Karaman, full professor, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  91. Prof. Dr. Bogdan \u0160olaja, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  92. Dr. Momir Paunovi\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  93. Dr. Dragana Mili\u010di\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  94. Dr. Branka Uzelac, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  95. Prof. Dr. Snezana Radulovi\u0107, Head of the Department of Ecology, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  96. Dr. Dragan Antic, assistant professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  97. Milorad Dragi\u0107, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  98. Prof. Dr. Marko Sabovljevi\u0107, full professor and scientific advisor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  99. Dr. Ana Podolski-Reni\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  100. Dr Bogdan Jovanovi\u0107, research associate, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  101. Dr. Dragana Vukov, full professor, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  102. Prof. Dr. Nemanja Raj\u010devi\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  103. Prof. Dr. Du\u0161ko \u0106irovi\u0107, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  104. Ivana Nov\u010di\u0107, senior research associate, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  105. Nevena Kuzmanovi\u0107, senior research associate, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  106. Verica Radojicic, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  107. Ivana Trbojevi\u0107, senior research associate, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  108. Dr Mirela Ukropina, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  109. Dr Biljana Nikoli\u0107, full professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  110. Dr. Ivan Koprivica, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  111. Dr. Mihailo Jeli\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  112. Dr Milica Rat, Senior Research Associate, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  113. Dr. Tamara Jurca, Associate Professor, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  114. Dr. Dragana Antoni\u0107 Reljin, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  115. Dr. Ivana Stojanovi\u0107, scientific advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  116. Dr. Emilija Milo\u0161evi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  117. Ana Sari\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  118. Milo\u0161 Ili\u0107, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  119. Nemanja Radovanovi\u0107, Research Associate, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  120. Sanja Madi\u0107, research intern, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  121. Sanja \u0160ovran, assistant professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  122. Milica Markeli\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  123. Tijana \u0160ikuljak, research associate, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  124. Ivana Mati\u0107, research associate, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  125. Dr Marko \u0110uraki\u0107, assistant professor, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  126. Milo\u0161 Avramov, PhD, Research Associate, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  127. Dr. Olivera Bjeli\u0107 \u010cabrilo, full professor, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Biology and Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  128. Prof. Dr. Silvana Andri\u0107, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  129. Dr. Tanja Tomi\u0107, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  130. Irina Vulin, Research Associate, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  131. Jasmina Ludo\u0161ki, PhD, full professor, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  132. Dr. Jelena Tomovi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  133. Marija Ili\u0107, PhD, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research \u201cSini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107\u201d, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  134. Marija Pe\u0107i\u0107, research associate, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  135. Dr. Predrag Radi\u0161i\u0107, Senior Research Associate, BioSens Institute, University of Novi Sad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  136. Dr. Maja Arok, research associate, BioSens Institute, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  137. Dr. Danijela Laketa, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  138. Dr. Marina Jankovi\u0107 Milosavljevi\u0107, research associate, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  139. Dr. Jelena Achanski, Senior Research Associate, BioSens Institute, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  140. Ana Grkovi\u0107, PhD, Senior Research Associate, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  141. Ivana Miji\u0107 Olja\u010di\u0107, graduate environmental ecologist, Laboratory of Hydrobiology, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  142. Sonja Pogrmi\u0107, Master of Science in Environmental Protection, Hydrobiology Laboratory, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  143. Nikola Z. Gruji\u0107, Research Intern, Laboratory of Hydrobiology, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Novi Sad <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  144. Dr. Aleksandra Penezi\u0107, assistant professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  145. Dr. Ana Atanackovi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  146. \u0110or\u0111e Bo\u017eovi\u0107, assistant professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  147. Dr. Marija Tanaskovi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107”, Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  148. Tatjana Pavlica, PhD, full professor, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  149. Dr Boris Radak, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  150. Dr. Stefan Andjus, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  151. Dr. Sanja Dacic, assistant professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  152. Dr. Bojana Boki\u0107, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  153. Vesna Milankov, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  154. Dr. Milka Male\u0161evi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  155. Dragan Obradov, Research Associate, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  156. Dr. Ivica Dimki\u0107, scientific advisor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  157. Dr. Jelena Simi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  158. Tijana Cveti\u0107 Antic, associate professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  159. Dr. Ksenija Mileski, research associate, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  160. Mina Obradovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  161. Dr. Jelena \u0106orovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  162. Dr. Jelena Gavri\u0107 \u010campar, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  163. Dr. Jelica Novakovi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  164. Dr. Ivana Stevanoski, research associate, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  165. Dr. Jovana Jasni\u0107, Research Associate, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  166. Dr. Jasmina Krpo-\u0106etkovi\u0107, full professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  167. Dr Aleksandar \u0106etkovi\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  168. Ivana Kavgi\u0107, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  169. Dr. Du\u0161ica Jano\u0161evi\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  170. Dr. Jlena Ku\u0161i\u0107-T\u0161ma, Senior Research Associate, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  171. Dr. Sinisa \u0110ura\u0161evi\u0107, full professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  172. Dr. Sofija Pavkovi\u0107-Lu\u010di\u0107, full professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  173. Dr. Luka Lu\u010di\u0107, full professor, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  174. Marija Atanaskovi\u0107, Research Associate, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  175. Dr Ru\u017eica Igi\u0107, full professor, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  176. Dr. Stevo Najman, full professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ni\u0161<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  177. Jovana Rai\u010devi\u0107, Research Associate, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  178. Ljubi\u0161a \u0110or\u0111evi\u0107, Ph.D., associate professor, PMF, University of Ni\u0161<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  179. Dr. Petar Davidovi\u0107, research associate, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  180. Filip Vukajlovi\u0107, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Kragujevac<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  181. Dr. Jelena Najdanovi\u0107, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ni\u0161<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  182. Aleksandar Ostoji\u0107, PhD, full professor, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  183. Dr. Aleksa Obradovi\u0107, full professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  184. Dr. Natasa Kojadinovi\u0107, research associate, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  185. Branko Miljamovi\u0107, PhD, full professor at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics in Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  186. Dr. Milan Stankovi\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Institute of Biology and Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  187. Dr. Snezana Simi\u0107, full professor, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Institute of Biology and Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  188. Dr. Simona \u0110uretanovi\u0107, research associate, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Kragujevac<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  189. Danijela \u0106o\u0107i\u0107, teaching associate, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Kragujevac<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  190. Ana R\u017eani\u010danin, M.Sc., expert associate at the BEOU Herbarium, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  191. Nevena \u0110uki\u0107, PhD, full professor, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Institute of Biology and Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  192. Ivana Radojevi\u0107, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Institute of Biology and Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  193. Radmila Gli\u0161i\u0107, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Institute of Biology and Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  194. Jelica Simeunovi\u0107, PhD, full professor, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  195. Biljana Bojovi\u0107, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Institute of Biology and Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  196. Dr. Verica Aleksi\u0107 Sabo, assistant professor, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  197. Dr. Dajana Blagojevi\u0107, assistant professor, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  198. Nenad Zlati\u0107, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  199. Dr. Sa\u0161a Stankovi\u0107, Associate Professor, University of Ni\u0161, Faculty of Science and Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  200. Dr. Ivana Teodorovi\u0107, full professor, Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  201. Marijana Stojanovi\u0107, PhD, Scientific Advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  202. Nevena Petrovi\u0107, Assistant Professor, Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Kragujevac<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  203. Dr. Aleksandar Kne\u017eevi\u0107, Senior Research Associate, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  204. Vesna \u0110ikanovi\u0107, PhD, Scientific Advisor, Institute for Biological Research “Sini\u0161a Stankovi\u0107” – Institute of National Importance for the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  205. Ankica Vlku, Research Associate, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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